HKMA to hold tapering tender for 3-year HKD HKSAR institutional government bonds on October 21, 2026

On behalf of the HKSAR Government, the HKMA announced that it will hold a tender for 3-year HKD institutional government bonds on October 21, 2026, through a tapering issuance of existing 5-year government bonds (issue number 05GB2912001, stock code 4284), with settlement on October 22, 2026. The tender size is HKD 750 million, with a coupon rate of 3.23% per annum, payable semi-annually, and a maturity date of December 5, 2029. The tender is open only to designated primary dealers under the Infrastructure Bonds Program, with a minimum tender amount of HKD 50,000 or multiples thereof.